Shannon O’Brien Death, Obituary: 28-year-old Shannon O’Brien Tragically Passed Away

The Ferguson community is grieving the tragic and senseless loss of Shannon O’Brien, a 28-year-old woman who was fatally shot Friday afternoon while working as a ride-share driver.

According to authorities, the shooting occurred just before 4 p.m. in the 1700 block of Windward Court. Ferguson police responded to reports of gunfire and arrived to find Shannon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators have confirmed that Shannon was actively working as a driver for Uber and Lyft at the time of her death. In recognition of the seriousness and complexity of the case, the St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons has taken over the homicide investigation at the request of Ferguson police. At this time, no suspect information has been released, and detectives say the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Shannon’s death has sent shockwaves through the community and the broader ride-share workforce. She is remembered as a young woman who was working hard, simply doing her job, when her life was violently taken. Her passing highlights the very real risks faced by gig workers and has renewed calls for justice, safety, and accountability.

Family, friends, and community members are left searching for answers while mourning a life cut far too short. Tributes and messages of condolence continue to pour in, honoring Shannon’s life and expressing heartbreak over the circumstances of her death.